Design Is a Job
In Design Is a Job, raconteur Mike Monteiro shares practical advice on how to succeed as a designer while handling the business side of the profession. First published in 2012, the second edition not only revisits the original topics but also addresses self-care, dealing with toxic workplaces, and emphasizes operating within a supportive community rather than as isolated practitioners. From contracts to selling design, from working with clients to working with each other, this brief book is packed with knowledge you can’t afford not to know.
ABOUT THE BOOK
The first edition, published in 2014, covered topics such as selling design, drafting contracts, working with clients, and navigating the design industry's business aspects.
The second edition emphasizes the importance of designers understanding their value, setting appropriate boundaries, and engaging in ethical practices.
He also discusses pricing strategies, encouraging designers to charge based on the value provided to clients rather than just the time invested.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mike Monteiro is the Co-Founder and Design Director of Mule Design, an interactive design studio.
He has written four books: Design Is a Job, You’re My Favorite Client, Ruined by Design, and The Collected Angers.
He writes and speaks frequently about the craft, ethics, and business of design.